KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An eight-week obesity study soon will be launched by the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old and at least 70 to 100 pounds overweight. Applicants should have no history of diabetes, severe hypertension, kidney or liver disease.

Information is available by phoning (423) 544-9152.

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